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Nature and environment (exam practice)

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Governments set up protected areas so that endangered species can live without human pressure (1)_____________. The origin of modern nature reserves lies in medieval times, when landowners established game preserves for the protection of animals that they hunted. The idea of protecting animals simply to keep them from dying out did not arise until the 19th century. Today, (2) _______________________, the world is on track to meet a major global conservation target.
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(1) _______________ it can also raise public awareness of environmental problems and provide funding for conservation efforts. Ecotourism is responsible travel (2) ________________ and improving the well-being of locals through economic support. Ecotourism involves a wide range of activities, from hiking and camping to safaris and wildlife photography, guided walks and cultural excursions, birdwatching, and forms of travel such as eco-camping. In brief, ecotourism promotes a greater understanding and appreciation for nature, local society, and culture.
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Cars emit carbon dioxide, the most common human-caused greenhouse gas. (1) __________________________, cars produce smog that contributes to asthma and other public health problems. For trips where walking, biking, or public transportation aren’t an option, ride-sharing is a powerful way to cut down on carbon emissions. Ride-sharing, or carpooling, is a more environmentally-friendly way to travel as sharing journeys reduces air pollution
(2) ______________.
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Solar is a smart long-term investment that reduces carbon footprint and produces no harmful emissions to the environment. As the world moves towards clean renewable energy and searches for the most cost-effective ways (1) ____________________________, solar energy has become the most consumer-friendly solution and a trendy resource for a good reason.
(2) _______________________, solar energy is abundant, sustainable, not needing much effort, and always improving.
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Sorting waste has an impact far beyond our kitchens, garbage bins and even communities.
(1) ___________________________, we’re helping to improve air and water quality, tackle plastic pollution and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If we sort waste, less ends up in landfills and more of what we throw away can be reused and recycled at lower costs, (2) __________________________ to our environment and becomes difficult and dangerous to deal with.
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When it comes to climate change and air quality, electric cars are promoted as a green alternative to conventional gasoline-powered vehicles.
(1) ____________________________ and experts broadly agree that plug-in vehicles are a more climate-friendly option, there are some concerns. Electric cars can have some negative environmental impact, (2) _____________________________________. It is important to properly recycle electric cars and their components to minimise the effect of their production on the environment.
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Papermaking (1) ____________________ and using a significant quantity of chemicals. Printing, storing, transporting, and disposing of paper can put extra pressure on the environment. By transitioning from paper to digital, we can directly reduce our carbon footprint (2) ____________. If you want to go paperless, start small – use an electronic signature and stop printing out documents. Instead, scan all your documents and store them in the cloud.
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Fill in the gap (1)
a) with 14.7 % of the Earth's land under protection
b) that currently faces extinction
c) that might otherwise drive them towards extinction
d) losing their natural habitats
e) without preserving biodiversity
Fill in the gap (2)
a) with 14.7 % of the Earth's land under protection
b) that currently faces extinction
c) that might otherwise drive them towards extinction
d) losing their natural habitats
e) without preserving biodiversity
The best heading:
heading towards extinction
an option for extinct species
moving in the right direction
The first nature reserves date back to the Middle Ages.
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False
The conservation target has been achieved at the global level.
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False
Fill in the gap (1)
a) which has minimal environmental impact on the areas visited
b) as well as educating people about ecosystems
c) although tourism significantly contributes to the climate crisis,
d) that assists in conserving the environment
e) for those who care about the planet
Fill in the gap (2)
a) which has minimal environmental impact on the areas visited
b) as well as educating people about ecosystems
c) although tourism significantly contributes to the climate crisis,
d) that assists in conserving the environment
e) for those who care about the planet
The best heading:
a short-term solution
ecotourism activities
making a difference
The only function of responsible travel to natural areas is to conserve the environment.
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Ecotourism provides economic opportunities that make conservation of natural resources financially possible.
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Fill in the gap (1)
a) as well as the need for parking spaces
b) contributing to a more sustainable future
c) despite burning fossil fuels,
d) closer to the ground
e) with road injuries being the biggest killer of children worldwide
Fill in the gap (2)
a) as well as the need for parking spaces
b) contributing to a more sustainable future
c) despite burning fossil fuels,
d) closer to the ground
e) with road injuries being the biggest killer of children worldwide
The best heading:
a cost-effective solution
pressure on the environment
a way to contribute to a greener world
Cars produce emissions that are trapped in the lower atmosphere.
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Fill in the gap (1)
a) to make significant cuts in carbon output
b) of increasing fossil fuels use
c) a small victory giving us the right to celebrate Earth Day
d) in addition to being green
e) after moving to renewables
Fill in the gap (2)
a) to make significant cuts in carbon output
b) of increasing fossil fuels use
c) a small victory giving us the right to celebrate Earth Day
d) in addition to being green
e) after moving to renewables
The best heading:
improvements in solar technology
investing in renewables
no downsides
Solar power systems are gaining popularity.
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Solar energy is low maintenance.
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Fill in the gap (1)
a) by properly sorting recyclable material from garbage
b) while mixed waste poses many threats
c) by using disposable bags
d) but both actions have caused damage
e) even if we care deeply about the planet
Fill in the gap (2)
a) by properly sorting recyclable material from garbage
b) while mixed waste poses many threats
c) by using disposable bags
d) but both actions have caused damage
e) even if we care deeply about the planet
The best heading:
how to sort your waste
reuse and recycle
why sorting is important
Waste sorting makes recycling easier.
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Sorting waste has numerous benefits for both the environment and the community.
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Fill in the gap (1)
a) though electric cars might not be as green as advertised
b) causing huge queues at charging points
c) while electric cars go mainstream
d) depending on how they’re charged and manufactured
e) unless electric cars gain popularity
Fill in the gap (2)
a) though electric cars might not be as green as advertised
b) causing huge queues at charging points
c) while electric cars go mainstream
d) depending on how they’re charged and manufactured
e) unless electric cars gain popularity
The best heading:
advantages of electric cars
a perfect solution
a common myth
Recycling electric vehicles has a detrimental effect on the environment.
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Fill in the gap (1)
a) in order to generate carbon emissions
b) requires cutting down a large number of trees
c) and start using even more chemicals
d) takes between 2 and 13 liters of water to produce a single A4-sheet of paper
e) and the level of global deforestation
Fill in the gap (2)
a) in order to generate carbon emissions
b) requires cutting down a large number of trees
c) and start using even more chemicals
d) takes between 2 and 13 liters of water to produce a single A4-sheet of paper
e) and the level of global deforestation
The best heading:
a wonderful invention
saving trees
Let’s go paper-free
One approach to creating a paper-free environment is to convert existing paper documents to digital.
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False